Sketch for symbols of the Evangelists
Draughtsman: Piper, John
History note: The artist; his wife, Myfanwy Piper, by descent to Suzannah Brooks
Accepted by H.M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Height: 388 mm
Width: 576 mm
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2002) by H.M. Government
1969 - 1980-09-03
A study for the 'Beasts' - symbols of the Evangelists - which Piper planned initially to decorate the doors of the chapel in Robinson College, Cambridge [see PD.37-2002]. The 'Beasts' were eventually incorporated into the stained glass in the small side chapel, from left to right, top to bottom, St Matthew , St John St Luke and St Mark. The window was completed on 3 September 1980.
Support composed of paper
Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour on paper
Accession number: PD.34-2002
Primary reference Number: 80858
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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